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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A turgid plant cell would be found in which type of environment?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (sreekar369):

Plant cells become "turgid" when they are put in dilute solutions. Turgid means swollen and hard. The pressure inside the cell rises, eventually the internal pressure of the cell is so high that no more water can enter the cell. This liquid or hydrostatic pressure works against osmosis.

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